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S334 BYG

1998 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,090 mi
Last recorded53,090 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 2557,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 BYG
MakeRover
Model25
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2015 51,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhuast rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2015 51,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhuast rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,959 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 48,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,188 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f seatbelt difficult to lock in but does lock

Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f seatbelt difficult to lock in but does lock

o/s/r flexible brake hose shows signs of rubbing on plastic trim but not rubbing at the moment

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,877 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 33,877 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 29,903 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,919 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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S334 BYG is a 1998 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 57,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S334 BYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S334 BYG registered?

S334 BYG is a 1998 Rover 25, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S334 BYG safe to buy?

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